6 citations,
May 2008 in “Current Opinion in Oncology” 2007 research improved understanding of prostate cancer risk, diagnosis, and treatment, but also showed the need for personalized treatment and further study on certain therapies' risks.
5 citations,
June 2015 in “Chinese journal of natural medicines/Zhongguo tianran yaowu/Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines” Tripterygium wilfordii multiglycoside effectively reduced prostate enlargement in rats without harmful effects.
4 citations,
October 2002 in “BJUI” Finasteride treats hair loss but may affect prostate cancer detection.
3 citations,
January 2015 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” There's no link between hair loss type androgenic alopecia and benign prostatic hyperplasia, but early hair loss and family history can mean more severe alopecia.
3 citations,
May 2003 in “BJUI” Doxazosin alone or combined with finasteride improves prostate symptoms better than finasteride alone, without extra benefits.
1 citations,
March 2014 in “Turkderm” Trichoscopy helps tell different hair loss types apart using specific scalp and hair patterns.
Upadacitinib effectively treated a patient with multiple inflammatory conditions.
December 2023 in “Research and reports in urology” A young man with high-grade prostate cancer had successful surgery and good recovery, highlighting the need for awareness in younger men.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Clinical and Medical Education Research” Correct testosterone levels for age to treat prostate cancer, using low dose treatments as necessary.
March 2022 in “Women's health issues” The conclusion is that women are heavily affected by autoimmune skin diseases, face significant challenges, and need better research, treatments, and healthcare policies.
January 2016 in “International Journal of Medical Research and Health Sciences” Baldness (androgenic alopecia) could be a risk factor for prostate cancer.
May 2015 in “Cancer research” After chemotherapy for early breast cancer, 33.4% of patients had long-term significant hair loss, with some hair regrowth over time, but treatments for hair loss were largely ineffective.
April 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” Higher CRP levels suggest chronic inflammation is linked to bladder-related urinary symptoms in men with enlarged prostates.
Early balding may be a sign of future prostate problems.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” The document does not confirm if radical prostatectomy is the best treatment for locally advanced prostate cancer.
June 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A higher genetic risk score increases the chance of getting benign prostatic hyperplasia and affects treatment outcomes in Han Chinese men.
February 2017 in “Cancer Causes & Control” Swedish men with the E213 A-allele of the androgen receptor have a lower risk of prostate cancer.
June 2011 in “Oncology times” New treatments are making advanced prostate cancer management more complex but also more hopeful.
October 2010 in “Journal of Men's Health” Larger prostate size in older men may be linked to poorer semen quality and fertility issues.
September 2009 in “European Urology Supplements” Surgery for high-risk prostate cancer is challenging but doesn't lead to more complications, and additional treatment is often needed.
October 2006 in “Aging Health” Dutasteride effectively treats benign prostatic obstruction, improves urinary flow, reduces prostate size, and may prevent prostate cancer, but can cause sexual side effects.
January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, but it may cause fertility issues, mental health problems, and rarely, breast growth. Regular health checks can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Patient understanding and involvement in treatment is important.
January 2018 in “Repositorio de Tesis - UNMSM” Physalis peruviana extract is more effective in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia in rats than finasteride and terazosine.
January 2017 in “Indian journal of health sciences and biomedical research KLEU” There is no link between hair loss and prostate enlargement.
April 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” Hair loss is linked to higher prostate-specific antigen levels and urinary symptoms, likely due to age.
March 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Hair loss can be an early sign of prostate enlargement.
April 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” Researchers created a simple tool to predict bladder blockage from prostate enlargement using urine flow rate and prostate volume.
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September 2018 in “Rheumatology” JAK inhibitors are effective in treating various immune-related diseases, not just rheumatoid arthritis.
January 2011 in “Reactions Weekly” St. John's Wort may reduce the effectiveness of finasteride by increasing its breakdown in the body.
August 2008 in “Current Opinion in Internal Medicine” In 2007, prostate cancer research improved understanding of risk, diagnosis, and treatment, but also showed heart risks with certain therapies and the need for personalized care.